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One of the very best signs of a healthy aquarium is fish which are ready to breed. It is many aquarists' dream to successfully breed fish at home. Though fish reproduce in a number of different ...

Once you've got your tropical aquarium all set up you'll be ready to choose the fish to go in it. Doubtless you began with certain kinds of fish in mind - one with interesting habits, perhaps; or ...

You’ve finally got your tank set up, the temperature right, the plants thriving and the water filled with a variety of fishy inhabitants – and you’re all ready to sit back and enjoy your aquatic ...

Every aquarist fears disease and no matter how well you care for your fish, it's always a risk. Fortunately, the majority of diseases which affect aquarium fish can be effectively treated. The ...

Disease is the thing which every good aquarist most dreads. However hard you work to look after your tank there is always a danger that disease will appear to wound or kill your fish. However, ...

Among the hardiest and most versatile of tropical fish livebearers are a popular choice for first time aquarists. Mostly peaceful and sociable, they fit in well in community tanks. They're always ...

No matter how good you are at looking after your aquarium, there's always the possibility that something will go wrong and you'll find yourself out of your depth. Many people look for advice on the ...

Every aquarist fears disease but treating outbreaks in your marine aquarium can be all the more difficult. How can you spot developing illness and what are the best ways to treat it without ...

Most articles about fish advise you on how to keep them in ideal environments. But sooner or later you may need to transport your fish, and this is never ideal. It's important to know what you can ...

Although tropical fish vary a great deal in size and body shape their basic anatomy is essentially the same. Understanding how your fish are built can help you to understand their needs and to ...

One of the key things to consider when keeping tropical fish is the security of the tank as the health and well-being of your fish depends entirely on this structure. Here are a few things to ...

In order to keep fish successfully in your home aquarium it's important to have good quality water. Many beginner aquarists think that water is just water - it all looks the same, right? In fact, ...